I use the following equipment for professional calibrations:
Software
I use ChromaPure software, a package of my own design. The software is installed on a laptop computer with a color analyzer plugged into the USB port. The color analyzer reads the light and color of the display device and then software provides a graphical representation of the video signal in real time with respect to a variety of parameters needed for accurate reproduction. The software also generates a printable calibration report, also of my own design, which is given to the customer after calibration.
Color Analyzer
I use a Klein K-10 professional colorimeter corrected by an Orb Optronics SP-100 spectroradiometer.
The Orb spectroradiometer is a very expensive 5 nm device and very accurate for measuring color and luminance within its specified operating parameters. It meets all standards set by SMPTE for accuracy (+- 0.002 xy at or above 10 cd/m2 and +-2% for luminance). The Klein K-10 is a very fast and very accurate professional grade colorimeter used by many in the broadcasting industry. When corrected by the spectroradiometer, the K-10 offers reference performance down to very low light levels.
Light meter
For luminance readings I use the Minolta LS-100. This device is the industry standard for reading light from flat panels and off of projection screens. It reads accurately down to 0.001 fL, which is low enough for any commercially available display device, including the Pioneer Kuro plasmas. For illuminance readings I use the AEMC CA183 meter. This handy device is useful for measurements of light output and contrast ratio directly from the lens of front projectors. It is very sensitive and accurate down to at least 0.1 lux.
Video test pattern source
No calibration can be successful without accurate test patterns. I use the Accupel HDG-4000 video test pattern generator.
The Accupel is a small black box that generates many of the same patterns as Avia Pro at multiple resolutions. Calibrators use this signal generator to connect directly to the display device via component or HDMI. I also own a variety of Blu-ray and DVD test pattern discs, including the Avia Pro DVD, which is the industry standard for DVD-based test patterns. Avia Pro includes more accurate patterns than are available with the much less expensive commercial version.
